Fwd: Re: [A4] Purchase a second A4 quattro

[Brian O'Connell]

--- Brian O'Connell <boconnell at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:42:51 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Brian O'Connell <boconnell at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [A4] Purchase a second A4 quattro
> To: Doug Johnson <ur-quattro at msn.com>
> 
> I have that model, and the auto does slow down the
> car
> quite a bit - I'd stick to a stick.  But if you are
> not a spead demon, then it really shouldn't make a
> difference since you can just switch over to the tip
> and control the shift points yourself.  Not as quick
> as a stick, but a lot better than leaving it in
> auto.
> 
> The real issue with my car is the performance drain
> from the a/c.  Then again, we run it almost all the
> time (first in Atlanta, and now in Houston).
> 
> I run premium so I can't say anything about the fuel
> issue.
> 
> And don't think the control arms were recalled for
> this year, and if so, then they seem to have cleared
> inspection by the dealership here in Houston (I
> really
> can't remember if they were checked, or if there
> wasn't a recall for this year).  Others might have
> more info for you on this point.
> 
> I've liked mine tremendously, even with the tip. 
> Good
> luck.
> 
> -B
> 
> --- Doug Johnson <ur-quattro at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> > Fellow A4 fans,
> > 
> > I've located a 98 A4q with the V6 and Tektronixc
> > tranny that I'm interested 
> > in.
> > 
> > But first, I need you thoughts, if you don't mind
> > helping me out.  (I'm an 
> > old inline-5 guy, so this possible purchase is
> > complicated territory 
> > indeed!) <chuckles>
> > 
> > 1.) Were the control arms replaced on a recall? 
> If
> > so, and if they have not 
> > been replaced, is that recall still in effect?
> > 
> > 2.) does the Tip make the car a real dog as far as
> > acceleration's concerned?
> > 
> > 3.) The ECU in my '90 and '91 coupe quattros
> allows
> > them to run on regular 
> > grade fuel by simply retarding the spark to
> > eliminate detonation, but the 
> > suggested fuel for the V6 is premium.  With
> > ever-rising gas prices, I'm 
> > curious if this car will perform acceptably on
> > regular grade gasoline.  
> > (Note: I'm no speed-demon on the public roadways.)
> > 
> > Please feel free to address other issues with this
> > car that I haven't 
> > mentioned.
> > 
> > Thanks for your help!
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > ~ Doug
> > 
> > 
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